Associate Director, Asset Design and Innovation

Proactively identify, evaluate and drive opportunities to improve asset design and manufacturing technologies, delivering measurable gains in cost, reliability and performance. Take full end-to-end ownership for innovation initiatives in growth projects – from idea generation and feasibility assessment through business case development, implementation oversight and benefit realization. Independently evaluate, propose and justify solutions that optimize operational expenditure (OpEx) and asset lifecycle costs by design. Actively integrate forward-looking, fit-for-purpose solutions into strategic growth projects while ensuring full cGMP compliance and adherence to safety standards. Continuously challenge the status quo, share best practices and actively contribute to building a sustainable manufacturing innovation platform across the Advanced Synthesis network. Support and constructively challenge by proactively contributing ideas, insights and execution power to strategic transformation initiatives.

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of. Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biologics, or a related scientific discipline.

• Senior-level, self-driven leader with a proven track record of identifying opportunities and converting them into sustainable operational and business impact.

• Demonstrated ability to independently set direction, take full ownership and drive complex, cross-functional initiatives to successful completion in a global matrix environment.

• Deep manufacturing, engineering and technology expertise, combined with the confidence to challenge the status quo and influence senior stakeholders.

• Strong business and financial acumen, including the ability to build, defend and execute robust business cases while delivering against demanding performance targets.

• Acts as a role model for accountability, execution excellence and continuous improvement, leading through actions rather than formal authority.

• Innovative mindset with the ability to think beyond traditional boundaries; experience with Lonza systems and processes is a plus.

• Excellent communication and influencing skills, enabling alignment and momentum across functions and leadership levels.

• Fluent in English; German proficiency is a plus.